Optics Master Planner, Wilton Factory Optics

ASML • Wilton, CT

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About The Position

Introduction ASML US brings together the most innovative minds in science and technology to develop advanced lithography machines that are essential to producing faster, more energy-efficient microchips. These machines enable the world’s leading chipmakers to create smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates across 18 U.S. locations, including Chandler, AZ; San Jose and San Diego, CA; Wilton, CT; and Hillsboro, OR. As a Master Planner at ASML, you play a key role in ensuring reliable delivery of advanced technology that powers the world’s most innovative chips. Your work helps align production plans with ASML’s mission to push the boundaries of semiconductor manufacturing. By creating robust planning strategies, you enable smooth operations across global teams and contribute to the future of high-tech innovation. This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or degree in related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a production environment, preferably in a high-tech, low-volume, discrete manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Master Planning, S&OP, and MPS.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; financial acumen for decision-making.
• Experience leading or participating in supply chain improvement projects.
• Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.
• Proactive, assertive, and analytical with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying bottlenecks and driving improvements.
• You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NPI planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing business opportunities, costs, and risks.
• Lead end-to-end planning across all demand types and align plans across supply chain, factories, and sourcing.
• Drive the monthly Demand & Supply (D&S) cycle with an 8-quarter horizon to optimize module output.
• Contribute to long-term manufacturing readiness (MR) capability assessments (10-year horizon).
• Execute and monitor the D&S plan, manage deviations, and control critical paths and decision gates.
• Improve planning processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Define and manage optimal buffer strategies across the value chain to reduce inefficient inventory.
• Support reverse planning for field operations (“As-New” planning).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees